This document is a user manual for the Frigidaire 8Q/7.5L Dual Basket Air Fryer, model EAF703. It provides comprehensive instructions for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, along with important safety precautions.
Function Description:
The Frigidaire Dual Basket Air Fryer is an electrical appliance designed for air frying, roasting, broiling, baking, reheating, and dehydrating various foods. It features two independent baskets, allowing users to cook different foods simultaneously at different temperatures and times, or to cook larger quantities of the same food. The appliance uses hot air convection to cook food, aiming for crispy and browned results with less oil compared to traditional deep frying. It includes a dual touchscreen control for easy programming and monitoring of cooking processes.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Capacity: 8.0 Quarts (7.5 Liters) total, with two removable 4.0 Quart (3.75 lbs food capacity) air fryer baskets.
- Power: Designed to operate on a 120V AC electrical outlet.
- Temperature Range:
- AIR FRY: 170°F - 450°F
- ROAST: 350°F - 450°F
- BROIL: 450°F
- BAKE: 170°F - 400°F
- REHEAT: 170°F - 400°F
- KEEP WARM: 150°F - 200°F
- FRENCH FRIES: 170°F - 400°F
- DEHYDRATE: 90°F - 170°F
- Time Range:
- AIR FRY, ROAST, BAKE, REHEAT, FRENCH FRIES, KEEP WARM: 1 - 60 minutes (with 1-minute increments)
- BROIL: 1 - 30 minutes (with 1-minute increments)
- DEHYDRATE: 1 - 24 hours (with 1-hour increments)
- Control Type: Dual Touchscreen Control with digital TIME/TEMP display.
- Plug Type: Polarized plug (one blade wider than the other) for electric shock risk reduction.
- Accessories: Includes two non-stick crisping trays with handles.
Usage Features:
- Dual Basket Operation: The primary feature is the ability to cook two different foods or two batches of the same food simultaneously. Each basket can be programmed independently for temperature and time.
- Pre-Programmed Settings: The air fryer offers 8 menu selections: Air Fry, Roast, Broil, Bake, Reheat, Keep Warm, French Fries, and Dehydrate, each with default temperature and time settings.
- Independent Basket Control: Users can select and program the LEFT or RIGHT basket individually. The active basket's control button illuminates steadily.
- Temperature and Time Adjustment: Temperature can be adjusted in 5°F increments, and time in 1-minute increments (or 1-hour increments for Dehydrate).
- SHAKE Feature: For most menu selections (except Broil, Reheat Warm, and Dehydrate), the appliance will sound 5 tones at 2/3 of the cook time, prompting the user to shake the basket manually for even cooking. This feature can be turned off.
- DUAL COOK Feature: Allows users to effortlessly duplicate settings from one basket to the other, programming both Left and Right baskets with the same temperature and time.
- SYNC FINISH Feature: Ensures both baskets complete cooking at the same time. After programming both baskets, pressing SYNC FINISH will synchronize the cook times, with "HOLD" appearing on the display for the basket that is paused to allow the other to catch up. This function is not operable once cooking has started.
- START/PAUSE Function: A dedicated button to start or pause the cooking process at any time. Pulling out an active fryer basket also pauses the cooking.
- Pre-Packaged Frozen Foods: The manual provides guidelines for adjusting cook times for frozen foods, recommending checking food halfway through.
- Cooking Charts: Detailed charts are provided for Air Fry/Roast cooking of vegetables, beef, pork, fish, seafood, frozen foods, and desserts, including recommended temperatures and times for both single and dual basket use. A Dehydrate chart for herbs, fruits, and vegetables is also included.
- Food Preparation Tips:
- Pat food dry before cooking to encourage browning and reduce smoke.
- Air fry small batches of breaded foods for crispiness.
- Cut food into smaller pieces to increase surface area.
- Refrigerate breaded foods for at least 30 minutes before frying.
- Dust poultry skin with corn starch and spray with oil for crispiness.
- Arrange breaded food to allow air flow.
- Spray oils (canola, olive, avocado, coconut, grapeseed, peanut, vegetable) are recommended for even distribution and less oil usage.
- Shake air-fried foods onto a serving area promptly.
- For high-fat foods (bacon, chicken wings, sausages), it may be necessary to empty fat from the fryer basket between batches to avoid excess smoke.
- Always check food halfway through cooking and adjust TEMP or TIME as needed.
- Do not overfill baskets; never more than 2/3 full.
- For dehydrating, place a single layer of ingredients, and for a second layer, use the crisping tray over the first layer.
- Safety Warnings During Use:
- Appliance generates heat and steam; use oven mitts.
- Do not place anything on top of the appliance while operating or hot.
- Do not immerse the main Air Fryer body in water.
- Keep cord out of reach of children.
- Place on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work area.
- Do not obstruct air outlet or inlets.
- Keep appliance at least 4 inches from walls/objects.
- Never move a hot Air Fryer or one containing hot food.
- Do not use to boil water or deep fry foods.
- Ensure crisping trays are properly inserted before cooking.
- Fryer baskets must be fully inserted and locked for operation.
- Extreme caution when handling hot baskets, crisping trays, and cooked foods.
- Hot oil may collect at the base of the basket.
- Always use a meat thermometer to ensure meat, poultry, and fish are cooked thoroughly to USDA guidelines.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning:
- Allow the Dual Basket Air Fryer to cool fully before cleaning.
- Unplug the appliance.
- Remove fryer baskets and crisping trays.
- Wash fryer baskets and crisping trays in hot, soapy water.
- Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleansers, as they may damage the non-stick coating.
- Fryer baskets and crisping trays are dishwasher-safe (top rack recommended).
- Wipe the Dual Basket Air Fryer body with a soft, non-abrasive damp cloth.
- Storage:
- Ensure the appliance is unplugged and all parts are clean and dry before storing.
- Never store while hot or wet.
- Insert clean crisping trays into each fryer basket and store inside the Air Fryer body.
- Store in its box or in a clean, dry place.
- User Maintenance Instructions: The appliance requires little maintenance and contains no user-serviceable parts. Servicing beyond cleaning should be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.
- Plasticizer Warning: Use non-plastic coasters or mats between the appliance and countertop to prevent damage from plasticizers.
Troubleshooting:
The manual includes a troubleshooting section with common problems, possible causes, and solutions, such as:
- Air fryer doesn't work: Plug not inserted, user failed to start oven.
- Food cooked insufficiently: Too much food, temperature too low, cooking time too short.
- Food not cooked evenly: Food not turned during cooking.
- Food not crisp: Food needs to be fried in a traditional deep fryer (solution: add oil to exterior for crispness).
- White smoke coming out: Cooking high oil content food (normal), oil/food residue in basket (clean basket).
Warranty:
- Duration: 1-year warranty from the date of original purchase, covering defects in material and workmanship.
- Remedy: Repair or replacement at the manufacturer's option.
- Exclusions: Glass, filters, normal wear, non-conforming use, damage from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse.
- Requirements for Claim: Original sales receipt as proof of purchase. Warranty is void if used for other than single-family household use or subjected to incorrect voltage/waveform.
- Contact: Email support@curtiscs.com or call 1-800-968-9853.
- Information for Support: Name, address, phone number, model/serial number, detailed problem description, proof of purchase.
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